The race to win the [Golden Boot at World Cup 2026](/world-cup-2026/124560/barca-blaugranes-world-cup-reacts-survey-who-will-finish-as-top-scorer) is hotting up with Barcelona legend Lionel Messi leading the way ahead of France superstar Kylian Mbappe and Norway hotshot Erling Haaland.
As part of the _SB Nation Reacts_ series, we asked for your opinions on who will finish as the top scorer at the tournament in the USA, Mexico and Canada this summer.
And while Lionel Messi may be busy celebrating his 39th birthday today, he’s also the clear winner after scooping 60% of the vote.
Mbappe finishes a distant second on 36%, while Haaland, England captain Harry Kane and Spain striker Mikel Oyarzabal may want to look away now.
Here are the results in full:
Thanks again to everyone who took the time to take part in our survey. There may well be more to follow in the future.
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